CA103 Public Speaking

for F1T 2009

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Special Course Equipment and Software Requirements:
In addition to Park's Standard Tech Requirements for Online courses (see online course technical requirements at http://www.park.edu/online/requirements.asp?c=online) students will need to meet the following special requirements.

Each student must have access to a digital video camera and tripod.

Each student must record each of four speech presentations, in front of an audience of at least 6 adults, and submit their recordings for viewing by the class.

Video recordings must be submitted as digital video files uploaded to the Doc Sharing section of your online classroom. (Digital video files may be submitted by mail, on CD, at the student's expense, in the event that problems arise with uploading.)

Each student will need one or more of the following free video player applications in order to complete various class assignments throughout the term.

RealPlayer. You can download RealPlayer at http://www.real.com/player/ . Please be sure to click the "Free RealPlayer" button, not the "Download Now" button. The "Download Now" button is for a 14-day free trial of a deluxe version, which you will not need for this class.

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Course Description:CA103 Public Speaking (GE): A development of the ability to speak clearly and express ideas effectively before an audience. Students plan, compose, and deliver various kinds of speeches and talks. Principles of effective rhetorical presentation are related to basic purposes and forms of public speech-communication. 3:0:3

Learning Outcomes:Core Learning Outcomes

Identify the fundamental elements of the speech process.

Demonstrate understanding of the ethical standards of effective speakers.

Select and narrow a topic with a particular audience/situation in mind.

Design a message with a particular audience/situation in mind.

Demonstrate research skills necessary to the public speaking process.

When appropriate, use audio-visual resources to help the audience understand the speech.

Organize ideas in a purposeful, cohesive sequence which meets audience expectations and needs.

Demonstrate accurate, clear and expressive use of language, nonverbal communication, and voice.

Evaluate and choose evidence appropriate to the speaker, speech, and occasion.

Effectively support ideas using evidence, sources, and sensory aids.

Critically analyze student speeches for soundness of reasoning and evidence, and offer useful feedback to peers.

Create and present an effective informative message to a target audience.

Create and present an effective persuasive message to a target audience. (The final speech will measure EITHER #14 or #15).

Critically analyze his/her speaking performances.

Identify and use techniques for effective listening.

Core Assessment:

The core assessment for CA103-Public Speaking will be a Final Speech. This speech be a type of speech (persuasive or informative, forexample) already given by the student during the semester. For example, if a student has given informative, persuasive, and demonstration speeches during the semester, he must select one of those types of speeches to give for the final. The rationale is that a student increases his mastery of a type of speaking by giving that type of speech twice. The length of the speech will be determined by the instructor, and the topic by the instructor and/or the student.

Contain elements of vividness and special interest in the use of language

Be delivered in a fluent, polished manner that strengthens the impact of the speaker's message

The below average speech (grade D or F) is seriously deficient in the criteria required for the C speech.

Proctored Final for CA103: Public Speaking is unique in the online courses offered by Park University. Because the instructor sees the student completing the final -- a recorded speech -- the identity of the student is the only factor that requires authentication. Therefore, students in CA103 will not complete the standard Proctor Request Form. Instead, the student will mail to the instructor clear copies of two picture forms of legal identification (drivers license, school ID, military ID, etc.) so the instructor can match the ID with the student on the speech recording. Your instructor will provide details in the online classroom about submitting proper identification.

Quiz:
Complete the Quiz under Week 3 in the online classroom. You may take the quiz as many times as you wish during the week.

Discussion:
Respond to the discussion topics in the Discussion area under Week 3 in the online classroom.

Homework Assignment:
Complete the homework assignment as directed in the Homework area under Week 3 in the online classroom.

Activity:
Speech 2
Compose and deliver an Informative Speech. (See Chapter 14 for details on speaking to inform.) This speech should be 3-5 minutes long and should be delivered extemporaneously. Follow the directions in the syllabus for delivery and recording.

Week 4

Conducting research Providing supportPersuasive speaking

Assigned Readings:
Online Lecture(s); Chapters 7, 15, & 16.

Quiz:
Complete the Quiz under Week 4 in the online classroom. You may take the quiz as many times as you wish during the week.

Discussion:
Respond to the discussion topics in the Discussion area under Week 4 in the online classroom.

Homework Assignment:
Complete the homework assignment as directed in the Homework area under Week 4 in the online classroom.

Week 5

Persuasion

Assigned Readings:
Online Lecture(s); Chapters 2 & 3.

Quiz:
Complete the Quiz under Week 5 in the online classroom. You may take the quiz as many times as you wish during the week.

Discussion:
Respond to the discussion topics in the Discussion area under Week 5 in the online classroom.

Homework Assignment:
Complete the homework assignment as directed in the Homework area under Week 5 in the online classroom.

Activity:
Speech 3
Compose and deliver a Persuasive Speech. (See Chapters 15 & 16 for details on speaking to persuade.) This speech should be 5-7 minutes long and should be delivered extemporaneously. Follow the directions in the syllabus for delivery and recording.

Week 6

Delivery SkillsThe Power of Words

Assigned Readings:
Online Lecture(s).

Quiz:
Complete the Quiz under Week 6 in the online classroom. You may take the quiz as many times as you wish during the week.

Discussion:
Respond to the discussion topics in the Discussion area under Week 6 in the online classroom.

Homework Assignment:
Complete the homework assignment as directed in the Homework area under Week 6 in the online classroom.

Week 7

Who is persuading YOU?

Assigned Readings:
Online Lecture(s).

Quiz:
Complete the Quiz under Week 7 in the online classroom. You may take the quiz as many times as you wish during the week.

Discussion:
Respond to the discussion topics in the Discussion area under Week 7 in the online classroom.

Homework Assignment:
Complete the homework assignment as directed in the Homework area under Week 7 in the online classroom.

Activity:
Speech 4
Compose and deliver a Persuasive or Informative Speech (Your instructor will specify persuasive, informative, or offer you a choice.). (See Chapters 15 & 16 for details on speaking to persuade.) This speech should be 5-7 minutes long and should be delivered extemporaneously. Follow the directions in the syllabus for delivery and recording.

Week 8

Evaluating your progress/development

Assigned Readings:
Online Lecture(s).

Quiz:
Complete the Quiz under Week 8 in the online classroom. You may take the quiz as many times as you wish during the week.

Discussion:
Respond to the discussion topics in the Discussion area under Week 8 in the online classroom.

Homework Assignment:
Complete the homework assignment as directed in the Homework area under Week 8 in the online classroom.

DUE DATES:All assignments are due by Midnight Sunday night of the week for which they are assigned except as noted by your instructor in the online classroom.

Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Page 87

Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. Park University 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog Page 92

The instructor may excuse absences for valid reasons, but missed work must be made up within the semester/term of enrollment.

Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment, but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.

In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a grade of "F".

A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has unexcused or excessive absences recorded for a course.

Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration educational benefits must not exceed three unexcused absences in the semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported to the appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.

Report of a "F" grade (attendance or academic) resulting from excessive absence for those students who are receiving financial assistance from agencies not mentioned in item 5 above will be reported to the appropriate agency.

ONLINE NOTE: An attendance report of "P" (present) will be recorded for students who have logged in to the Online classroom at least once during each week of the term. Recording of attendance is not equivalent to participation. Participation grades will be assigned by each instructor according to the criteria in the Grading Policy section of the syllabus.

Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .

Rubric

Competency

Exceeds Expectation (3)

Meets Expectation (2)

Does Not Meet Expectation (1)

No Evidence (0)

Synthesis Outcomes

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to synthesize information from 4+ sources.

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to synthesize information from 2-3 sources.

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to synthesize information from 1 source.

No sources are used.

Analysis Outcomes

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to formulate and use creative, logical main points and convincing arguments.

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to formulate and use logical main points and arguments.

The speech demonstrates the student's ability either to formulate and use vague or inappropriate main points or arguments.

No coherent main points or arguments are present.

Evaluation Outcomes

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to evaluate and use unique, original materials and sources.

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to evaluate and use appropriate materials and sources.

The speech demonstrates the student's ability to evaluate and use marginally appropriate or unclear materials and sources.

Inappropriate materials and sources are used; or, no materials or sources are used.

Terminology Outcomes

(In this area, terminology is interpreted as using vocabulary and grammar.) The speech demonstrates the student's ability to effectively use advanced, professional-level vocabulary and grammar.

(In this area, terminology is interpreted as using vocabulary and grammar.) The final speech demonstrates the student's ability to use appropriate vocabulary and grammar.

(In this area, terminology is interpreted as using vocabulary and grammar.) The final speech demonstrates the student's ability to use vocabulary and grammar on a rudimentary level.

(In this area, terminology is interpreted as using vocabulary and grammar.) Grammar and vocabulary are poorly used and/or inappropriate.

Concepts Outcomes

(In this area, one of the most important concepts mastered by students is organization). The speech demonstrates the student's ability to organize content into seamless, easy-to-follow introduction, body, and conclusion.

(In this area, one of the most important concepts mastered by students is organization). The speech demonstrates the student's ability to organize content into clear introduction, body, and conclusion.

(In this area, one of the most important concepts mastered by students is organization). The speech demonstrates the student's ability to organize content into rudimentary (but difficult to follow) introduction, body, and conclusion.

(In this area, one of the most important concepts mastered by students is organization). No clear introduction, body, and conclusion are present.

Application Outcomes

The speech demonstrates the student's to effectively apply principles of good public speaking, including consistent eye contact with all audience members and having no distractors (un, uh, like).

The speech demonstrates the student's to effectively apply principles of good public speaking, including consistent eye contact and using few distractors (un, uh, like).

The speech demonstrates the student's to sporadically apply principles of good public speaking. Eye contact is inconsistent, and many distractors (un, uh, like) are present.